Westside Parks & Recreation Commission

With the incorporation of the Westside District Municipality in December 2007, the Regional Board released the volunteers and disbanded this advisory body. 

Since it was established in 2001 under Bylaw No. 915, the Westside Parks and Recreation Commission reported directly to the Regional Board and provided direction on all parks and recreation services in the Westside Electoral Area setting the policies and approving the programming and service standards for parks, recreation facilities for the area including facilities such as the Westside Seniors Centre, Johnson-Bentley Aquatic Centre, Westside Youth Centre, Mount Boucherie complex and Westside Recreation services.

The Commission was also responsible for any surveys or studies and new or expanded parks, recreation services and facilities throughout the Electoral Area.

The Westside Parks and Recreation Commission was made up of up to nine residents of the area (appointed by the Regional Board for two-year terms) extending from Peachland to slightly north of the Okanagan Lake Floating Bridge.  While all members of the Commission had an interest in the betterment and wellness of the Westside community, they must also have experience, skills, education or a strong interest in a specific aspect of parks and recreation.  The Regional Board appoints Commission members for two-year terms.